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Computer problem in Florida / True storyTechnical Support, how can I help you?FEMALE CALLER:'Last night my computer started making a lot of hissing noises at me so I shut it down. This morning when I turned it on the computer started hissing and cracking, then started smoking and a bad smell, then not...

Well only two weeks to go. The notice is given on the house and most of my worldly goods disposed of. The hiace is in the yard getting work on it to make sure it's on the best possible condition. There's no going back now. How has it worked out for other solo travellers on a tight budget? Any regrets or lonel...

PLATES OF A ROAMIN' KIND Barry tells us of the motorhome with the rego plate SKIDRO, which stands for "Spending the kids inheritance driving 'round Oz", and another one called "VIAGRA", for "Veterans ignoring age going 'round Australia".

With the increasing corporatisation of parks and camping areas, what future is there for free camps accessible to people of modest means? It is easily argued that the pressures of business on the laws of local communities leads to a certain amount of exclusivism, with the less wealthy being the firs...

Have just been speaking to a couple who have bought a Demo Van and were told by the salesman that their car a commodore Holden would tow their 2 tonne van with no problems. As you may have guessed it didn't. On the way to Wallaroo the police pulled them over and told them their car was not suitable for the van...

Hi All, well it was months ago I first posted here. I read the forum regularly though. Tomorrow we start heading to Macedon from Adelaide to see the band the Eagles play Sat night. The van was delivered late and then we had problems with elec brakes wiring so now we are running a bit late. No matter still t...

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After landing my new job as a Bunnings "Greeter" - a good find for many retirees, I lasted less than a day . . . . . About two hours into my first day on the job a very loud, unattractive, mean-acting Bogan babe walked into the store with her two kids, yelling obscenities at them all the...

Hi all, I think this must be my first post here. I will be traveling up that way in April from Gippsland Lakes on a trip up the Murray and into SA. I would like to stay at Greens for a few days but will need to fill the tanks by then. Can someone please advise what you do for fresh water filling while in the area. T...

Hi All, I am planning a trip From Wentworth in NSW to Bourke in the Future to try to Follow the River Darling. It looks like the Road to Menindie will be better because its supposed to have some bitumen paving to Pooncarie at least. We would like to try to slowly touch in at as many points along the way and not...

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Today I had a look at the digital read out on the wall mounted unit. We have 10 panels and a It tells me it has generated 3825 kw. It has been operational 395 days beginning 22 January 2014. That is an average of 9.7 kw per day Here in Ballarat Victoria. Any comments? Aussie Paul.

Caravanning Queensland is delighted to announce that the industry's inaugural Gold Coast Caravan & Camping Expo will be held at Metricon Stadium, Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Carrara on the Gold Coast from 6 -to 8 March, 2015 I do not know if the managers of this show have posted the info on all the ca...

With 9 overnight here in mt pleasant SA I keep forgetting.

Hey everyone We too are heading towards the Murray this Sunday,Thought we would call into Greens for the Monday night, This is only our second trip away, so look for the obvious newbies in a sterling poptop.Please say hi if you see us. Hoping its warm but not too hot. cheers Jill & Pete

OK Another problem! I love my littlevan, but having to pack everything in is a problem. Anyone know of a solution without putting anything on the roof as I cant get to it! Was looking for something to fit on back barn doors. Cheers Di

looking for a nice quiet park along the Murray, between albury and echuca. Would prefer to have town or nice club within walking distance.

i should know better but just at the moment can't get my head round it . can a batterie be fully charged go volts but not of amps . my batteries going down with just the 12 volt fridge going and the batteries were full so the controller says . I'm thinking fridge or batteries buggered . dibs